gold

Explains what gold is, examines its role in history, and provides information about gold rushes and srikes, mining, how ore is transformed to gold, the effects of gold mining on the environment, and the use of gold as money, as decoration, and in technology.

Asks the reader to choose the path of the plot in a story about a computer program which provides a clue about the location of Incan treasures.

Wonder Woman wears a golden tiara, which proves to be an effective lure when it comes to capturing the gold-hungry Titan, Giganta.

"Twenty-five million dollars in cartel gold lies hidden beneath a mansion on the Miami Beach waterfront. Ruthless men have tracked it for years. Leading the pack is Hans-Peter Schneider. Driven by unspeakable appetites, he makes a living fleshing out the violent fantasies of other, richer men. Cari Mora, caretaker of the house, has escaped from the violence in her native country. She stays in Miami on a wobbly Temporary Protected Status, subject to the iron whim of ICE. She works at many jobs to survive. Beautiful, marked by war, Cari catches the eye of Hans-Peter as he closes in on the treasure. But Cari Mora has surprising skills, and her will to survive has been tested before"Provided by publisher.

Ora, who has a treasured collection of gold hidden beneath the sea, will go to great lengths to obtain more, but she is not sure if that includes battling a large, scary giant.

Contains nine nature stories by American author Jack London.

After budget cuts threaten the art and music programs at Ella Mentry School, as well as some services, groundskeeper Burke finds gold and "gilver" on the playground, causing a modern-day gold rush.

Text and illustration look at the element gold. Includes teacher notes.

"Since ancient times, people the world over have valued gold above most metals. For at least 5,000 years, gold has been used to make jewelry, coins, art objects, and other valuable items. Today, gold also has many industrial applications, from computers to medicine. In this book, students will learn about the elemental properties of gold, how gold is mined and processed, and how, through the centuries, the quest for gold has led to war"--Publisher.

When a theif and his pet monster steal all the world's gold, Ned must use his magical powers and friends to stop them.